Bill D. Smith passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Bill was born in 1944 to Chesley and Mittie Smith in Greenville, Alabama as the youngest brother to older siblings RV, Louise, Jack, Lamar, Joann, and Betty. He graduated from Maplewood Richmond Heights High School and Washington University in St. Louis. He met Sue in high school and they married 1961. They recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in July.
Bill and Sue had two children; Kim (Kirk) Selle and Dan (Kris) Smith. He was the proud grandfather of Lynn (Alan) Schwane, Greg Selle, Will Smith, Josh (Kate) Maassen, and Dustin (Maddie) Maassen. He also had three wonderful great-grandchildren; Avery Schwane, Stella Maassen, and Evie Maassen.
Bill and Sue were private pilots and flew on many adventures throughout their time together. They also went on many different trips including Africa, Alaska, and Europe and hiking many national parks. Bill was a huge outdoorsman and spent years hunting with his son Dan and dear friends as well as fishing with family and friends. As Dan and Kim grew up, they spent many years boating and camping at Table Rock Lake. Bill also spent a lot of time coaching Dan’s baseball teams. When grandkids came along Bill and Sue attended many of their sporting events and school activities.
Bill worked at Washington University in St. Louis for 40 years, retiring as Associate Vice Chancellor for Computing and Information Systems. While at the university he managed the implementation of many systems including an admissions system where he got to work alongside his daughter, Kim. He was proud to support Washington University Women’s Volleyball where his grandson, Greg, coaches.
Bill always helped everyone, putting himself last. He had many friends that he would take to doctor appointments, help around the house, or spend time just shooting the breeze. He had an infectious smile that made a huge impact on others.
He will be truly missed, but we will all see him again.
The family appreciates the care that Bill received from Siteman Cancer Center and BJC Hospice.
Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Thursday, September 5 from 9:00 am. until Memorial Service time at 12 noon. Interment will be held in private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Siteman Cancer Center or the American Cancer Society.
Sue and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing!! He was a fighter doing many cancer trials until there was nothing left to try! He will be greatly missed by all who loved him!
We have many fond memories with Bill especially playing co-ed softball for the teacher’s Pets with Maple Grove teachers and spouses! Bill and Jim could talk about Cardinals
baseball for hours! We will miss Bill’s smile and kind and thoughtful personality.!
Kim,
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Donna Burns
Sue and family
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
Chris Soke
What a wonderful man Bill was – a good friend, mentor and family man. His loss is profound.
Nanette
Sue and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a kind and gentle man. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Kremer
Infectious smile indeed – that’s what sticks out to me when we remember your Beloved dad, husband, grandpa & friend! What a champ, fighter & all around excellent human being who will be missed by all! Know you are all in our prayers!
The KC Selles
I am so sorry for you & family!!!! 63 years of Marriage…. What a tribute to your unending Love!!!!
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Bill was always such a positive patient and always a had a smile on his face and a funny story to tell. He will be greatly missed.
Sue and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you during this difficult time.
Condolences and prayers to the whole family. Bill, his wife, and daughter Kim were some of my favorite customers to wait on. Bill will be missed with his breakfast partner Kiwi but never forgotten.
So sorry, Bill was a friend and great boss. My condolences to Sue and Bill’s extended family.
Sue, so sorry to read of Bill’s passing. Love seeing his and your name on my schedule.
You had so many adventures together to remember. Such a great couple.
Deep condolences to the family on your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Bill and I worked together for 30 of his 40 years at Washington University as colleague, boss, mentor and most of all friend. During this time I was fortunate to have experienced his wisdom, sense of humor and most of all the way he cared about people. I still leverage and share many of his techniques for getting the job done and having fun doing it and often smile to myself as I reflect on some of the expressions he used to make a point without offending. Although he will no longer be with us in this world we will carry him in spirit and cherish the grand memories of this special person. Thank you, Sue, for sharing him with us.
I too was privileged to work with Bill for five years as I started at WU and most appreciated his wry humor and dedication to his team and the university. Bill went out of his way to help people, whether he knew you or not. He will be missed by many of us who had that chance to meet him. I’m thinking of you, Kim, your mom Sue, and other family members as you say goodbye to Bill.
Sue and family, I am so sorry for your lost. Bill was a great boss for many many years. I am sending prayers to the whole family.
Linda Ford
Kim,
Very sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. I have not worked with him but have certainly heard a lot about him. I will be keeping your family in my prayers. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Sue and family, please accept my deepest condolences.
I began working for Bill in 2000 after retiring from Monsanto. Bill was a tremendous mentor as I transitioned from the corporate world to higher education. He was always there for me and his coaching was invaluable. He will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to Sue, Kim and Dan.